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Experienced OWI defense attorneys in the New Berlin area can help residents who have been arrested for OWI. First-offense OWI penalties can include a $150-$300 fine, up to 9 months of license revocation, enrollment in a sobriety program and other penalties. Schedule a consult with our New Berlin OWI attorneys today from our nearby Brookfield office!
Reducing or dropping New Berlin OWI charges
First offense drunk driving charges in WI come with harsh penalties. The extreme fines, jail time, loss of drivers’ license and restricted rights you face can have harmful, long-term consequences on your future. Fee to plea lawyers don’t get it:
You Are Only Guilty If You Are Convicted®
New Berlin residents trust Grieve Law attorneys for the best criminal defense. Our attorneys have experience including:
- Reduced OWI charges
- Dropped OWI charges
- Underage OWI
- Marijuana OWI
- OWI with a Minor
- Prohibited Alcohol Concentration
1st Offense OWI Penalties
A first OWI offense in New Berlin, Wisconsin is a civil offense with severe penalties including a $150-$300 fine, a 6-9 month driver's license revocation, possible ignition interlock device installation, mandatory SR-22 insurance, an Alcohol and Other Drug Assessment and additional consequences such as travel restrictions, increased insurance rates and job loss.
2nd Offense OWI Penalties
A 2nd offense OWI in New Berlin, Wisconsin is a criminal charge with severe penalties including 5 days to 6 months in jail, $350-$1100 in fines plus a $435 driver improvement surcharge, a 12-18 month driver's license revocation, a 12-18 month ignition interlock device requirement, a $250 alcohol and drug assessment fee, a travel ban to Canada and issues traveling in the European Union and lifelong higher rates for SR22 high-risk auto insurance and other insurance types.
3rd Offense OWI Penalties
A 3rd OWI in New Berlin, Wisconsin is a criminal charge with severe penalties, including 45 days to 1 year in jail, $600-$2000 in fines plus a $435 driver improvement surcharge, a 2-3 year driver's license revocation, a 1-3 year ignition interlock device requirement, absolute sobriety for an occupational license, a legal BAC limit of .02 for life, travel restrictions to Canada and issues traveling in the European Union, and inclusion of all prior OWI offenses regardless of how long ago they occurred.
A 4th offense OWI in New Berlin, Wisconsin is a Class H felony with penalties of 60 days to 6 years in jail, up to $10,000 in fines, a 2-3 year license revocation, and a lifetime revocation if previously convicted within 15 years, while a 5th offense OWI is a Class G felony with a presumptive 18-month prison term, up to $25,000 in fines, similar license revocation conditions, and the same ignition interlock and absolute sobriety requirements.
Our OWI attorneys in Wisconsin will get you the best outcome with the strongest defense possible. Grieve Law attorneys use their knowledge of drunk driving and criminal law to provide exceptional legal counsel and unbeatable litigation.
Where to Go for Court: 16300 W National Ave., New Berlin, WI 53151
Police Department: 16300 W National Ave., New Berlin, WI 53151
Award-winning New Berlin criminal defense attorneys
Don’t let a criminal charge wreak havoc on your permanent record and limit your lifetime earning potential. Getting a criminal charge reduced or dropped can be expensive. Grieve Law offers flexible payment options to help you afford our top criminal defense attorneys. An informed decision about your criminal defense attorney now is the best way to protect your future.
Our New Berlin criminal defense attorneys guide you every step of the way, from citation and trial to fighting for your rights in court. Grieve law attorneys are your best advocates anywhere, especially:
Affordable New Berlin OWI attorneys win cases across Waukesha County
Grieve Law criminal defense attorneys understand the laws and consequences for OWI charges vary by county and they have experience in Waukesha County to get your charges dropped.
Grieve Law’s top priority is defending your rights. At our Waukesha criminal defense firm, we’ve helped clients save thousands of dollars in fines and penalties by reducing their charges. We offer a free initial phone consultation for new criminal charges in Waukesha County.
Contact the New Berlin OWI lawyers at Grieve Law for your free consultation.
In New Berlin, Wisconsin, how long does an OWI charge stay on your record?
An OWI charge often remains on New Berlin, Wisconsin, residents� record not just for 1, 2 or 3 years, but for life, and it can be hard to get removed, even if a Waukesha County attorney seeks expungement from a judge.
